Physicians' Desk Reference with CDROM and Other (Physicians' Desk Reference (Bookstore Version)) [Hardcover]

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ISBN-10: 1563635690 | ISBN-13: 978-1563635694 | Publication Date: January 2007 | Edition: 61

The authoritative source of FDA-approved information on prescription drugs. Physicians have turned to PDR for the latest word on prescription drugs for over 60 years! Today, PDR is considered the standard prescription drug reference and can be found in virtually every physician's office, hospital, and pharmacy in the United States. In fact, nine out of 10 doctors consider PDR their most important drug information reference source. The 61st edition contains more than 3,000 pages-our most comprehensive edition ever! Our new format allows dramatically improved readability and easier access to the information you need now. Among the new drugs featured in this edition are: Amitiza (lubiprostone), a new locally acting chloride-channel activator for the oral treatment of chronic idiopathic constipation in adults Daytrana (methylphenidate transdermal system), a new once-daily transdermal patch formulation of methylphenidate for the treatment of attention deficit hyperactivity disorder Nexavar (sorafenib), a new multi-kinase inhibitor for the treatment of patients with advanced renal cell carcinoma Proquad a new live vaccine for simultaneous vaccination against measles, mumps, rubella (German measles) and varicella (chickenpox) in children 12 months to 12 years of age (Proquad is also approved for use in children 12 months to 12 years of age if a second dose of measles, mumps, and rubella vaccine is to be administered) Ranexa (ranolazine extended-release tablets), a new anti-anginal for the treatment of chronic angina Rotateq (rotavirus vaccine, live, oral, pentavalent), a new vaccine for the prevention of rotavirus gastroenteritis in infants and children Sutent (sunitinib malate), a new multi-kinase inhibitor for patients with advanced renal cell carcinoma, and gastrointestinal stromal tumor after disease progression on, or intolerance to, imatinib mesylate Vivaglobin (immune globulin subcutaneous [human]), a new immune globul

Product Details

• Hardcover: 3000 pages
• Publisher: Thomson PDR; 61 edition (January 2007)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 1563635690
• ISBN-13: 978-1563635694
• Product Dimensions: 13 x 10 x 3.4 inches
• Shipping Weight: 8.4 pounds
• Average Customer Review: 3.3 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (3 customer reviews)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #1,430,446 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)

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31 of 31 people found the following review helpful:

4.0 out of 5 stars Information not disclosed to buyers!, January 20, 2007

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W. Hitchcock (Salt Lake City, Utah United States) - See all my reviews
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This review is from: Physicians' Desk Reference with CDROM and Other (Physicians' Desk Reference (Bookstore Version)) (Hardcover)

As usual, the 2007 PDR was what I expected. Very comprehensive.
The only thing I found a little misleading was the fact that the advertised edition of the PDR on-disc (CD), that was was included with the 2007 PDR, was a 2006 edition and it's use expires part way through 2008. Most buyers would probably assume that the "PDR on disc" offerd would be the 2007 edition on CD. Also the fact that these software editions have "time-limited functionality" should also be mentioned. I believe that this information would influence a buyers decision to purchase the product. I attempted to check and see if this information was currently available on the Amazon site but this purchase option is not longer offered.

7 of 7 people found the following review helpful:

1.0 out of 5 stars BEWARE - contains 2006 PDR on CD, NOT 2007 PDR CD, September 11, 2007

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This review is from: Physicians' Desk Reference with CDROM and Other (Physicians' Desk Reference (Bookstore Version)) (Hardcover)

This was published before the 2007 PDR on CD was available. If you want the more up-to-date 2007 PDR on CD, instead get the PDR Electronic Library 2007 on CD. Amazon has it for $59.99 which is 40% off listed price! The 2007 PDR Electronic Library has the full 2007 PDR + PDR Nonprescription Drugs/Dietary Supplements + PDR Ophthalmic Medicines + PDR Drug Interactions/Side Effects all fully integrated on one CD. So it is much more up-to-date and much more comprehensive and much more portable!

1 of 2 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars PDR, October 10, 2007

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Steele F. Mattingly (Villia Hills, KY) - See all my reviews
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This review is from: Physicians' Desk Reference with CDROM and Other (Physicians' Desk Reference (Bookstore Version)) (Hardcover)

The PDR for years has been an easy way to review drugs. This addition is no different...an excellent reference for those interesting is reviewing old drugs or learning about a new drug.